10 Minute Run Workouts

This properly executed weekly workout running plan, built around 10-minute intervals, is two things at the same time: A killer of lame excuses and a highly-charged week of footwork and both aerobic anaerobic conditioning. Here you go with a 10-minute weekly run plan based on HIIT (high intensity interval training) in the Tabata-style spirit. A good HIIT running workout has similar structural qualities to Tabata training, shown to offer considerable improvements to aerobic capacity and VO2max in a short blast of time. Sound too good to be true? What will make a believer out of any doubter is actually doing an HIIT running workout. The answer to the question of why they work so well becomes instantly apparent just a few minutes in.

The HIIT Running Workout: A Tool for the Time-Stressed

This isn’t about making an argument for or against the low-intensity/high-volume running model versus the high-intensity/interval-based approach. It’s more about making the argument that if your life is jam-packed with responsibilities and commitments, there are options on the table—like a blazing HIIT running workout— for you to keep yourself on the path.

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10 Minute Run Workout Basics

Keep it simple, not easy — The 10 minute workout isn’t meant to be a breeze. They aren’t very complicated, but that doesn’t make them easy. You can open a world of hurt for yourself with 10 minutes and the right attitude.

Pace yourself — Start slowly with a 10-minute workout. Yes, it’s short, but you need to warm yourself up. Give yourself at least 2 minutes before you kick into gear.

Just Head Outside — The best way to do a short run workout is to just run out your front door.

Jason Jaksetic is an SGX coach and a go-to guy for all things involving a Spartan lifestyle. He enjoys doing Ultra-Beasts and Double Anvil Triathlons (4.8 mile swim, 224 mile bike, 52.4 m run). He once lived in a barn and really enjoyed it. Follow him on social media for Spartan tips.